| A lot of landlords become intrigued about filling | | | | the rent. Sometimes, it happens that MSHDA |
| their vacancies with a Section 8 Tenant and his or | | | | pays the entire rent amount. |
| her rent payment coming from the government | | | | |
| instead of depending upon the tenant. However, | | | | Resolving Tenant Problems |
| there are some rumors that overstate some of | | | | MSHDA will not resolve disputes between |
| the benefits of the program. | | | | landlords and tenants, even if the tenant is a |
| | | | | Section 8 tenant. However, if the tenant |
| Tenant Referrals | | | | repeatedly is not complying with the lease terms |
| The Michigan State Housing Development | | | | or violates a serious offense, you should follow |
| Authority (MSHDA) does not refer tenants to | | | | the eviction process as if this is a standard |
| your property. However, they do provide a | | | | tenant. Only, you must notify the housing |
| service that allows you list your home to | | | | authority about any actions you are taking. |
| prospective tenants for free (on through | | | | |
| | | | | Inspections |
| Tenant Screening | | | | MSHDA requires each property to be inspected. |
| MSHDA will not screen your tenants for you. | | | | These are called Housing Quality Standard (HQS) |
| However, MSHDA will ensure that your tenant | | | | inspections. Also, there are inspections required |
| fulfills the requirements to remain in the Section 8 | | | | by the city to ensure the property adheres to its |
| Housing Coupon Voucher (HCV) program. Often, | | | | building codes. These inspections are separate |
| there is a long waiting list for a tenant to gain | | | | from the HQS. |
| acceptance after reapplying. So most tenants | | | | The HQS inspection occurs when a Section 8 |
| are pretty motivated to be good tenants. As a | | | | tenant first moves into a property. They also |
| landlord, you have to arrange your own final | | | | inspect the property annually. They might also |
| screening, though. | | | | inspect it upon hearing a complaint or as part of |
| | | | | an audit process. |
| Security Deposit | | | | |
| MSHDA does not pay for the security deposit. | | | | Move Out Inspections |
| MSHDA pays for the predetermined portion of | | | | MSHDA does not report inspection upon a |
| the tenant's rent payment. | | | | tenant's departure. Tenants are responsible for |
| | | | | damage to property beyond the normal wear and |
| Rent Guarantee | | | | tear. Report all damages to the housing |
| MSHDA does not guarantee entire rent | | | | authority, and cases will be handled on a |
| payment. However, they guarantee their | | | | case-by-case basis. |
| predetermined amount for each individual tenant | | | | There are many upsides to filling a property's |
| based upon (a) the tenant's income level, (b) the | | | | vacancy with a Section 8 tenant; however, it is |
| number of the tenant's dependents, and (c) what | | | | important to know the difference between actual |
| is considered to be a reasonable rent level | | | | fact and rumor-based fiction before you fill a |
| compared to similar properties within the area. | | | | vacancy. |
| The tenant needs to pay the remaining portion of | | | | |